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With the summer transfer period officially opening later this month, the rumor mill is in overdrive throughout world football. theScore will keep you up to date on all the latest buzz until the end of the window.
June 8
Wharton on City’s radar: Crystal Palace teen Adam Wharton is considered a long-term transfer target for Manchester City. The England international could be a part of City’s midfield succession plan. (Evening Standard)
Atleti downplay Alvarez links: Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo doesn’t “believe” Julian Alvarez will leave Manchester City this summer after being linked with the Argentine striker. (Fabrizio Romano)
PSG want Osimhen: Paris Saint-Germain officials have been in direct contact with Napoli about the availability of Victor Osimhen. PSG are believed to be the front-runner to sign the Nigerian striker. (Tutto Mercato)
Bayern revive Palhinha interest: Bayern Munich have resumed negotiations with Fulham to sign Joao Palhinha. Bayern are willing to spend up to €45 million to land the Portuguese midfielder. (Sky Sport Germany)
Bruno content at Newcastle: Bruno Guimaraes doesn’t sound as if he’s pushing for a summer exit after saying he’s “happy” at Newcastle United. The Brazilian has been linked with Arsenal and Man City. (Mirror)
Ole at the wheel?: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be set for a Premier League return after being linked with the vacancy at Leicester City. The Norwegian has been out of work since leaving Manchester United in 2021. (The Sun)
Tierney eyes reunion: With Arsenal expected to listen to offers for Kieran Tierney this summer, the Scottish left-back is reportedly eager to return to his former club Celtic. (Football Insider)
June 7
Lukaku open to Saudi move: Romelu Lukaku, returning to Chelsea after his loan spell at Roma, is open to joining the Saudi Pro League. Fenerbahce are also monitoring the Belgian’s situation. (Telegraph)
Sell, sell, sell: Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City must sell players before the end of June to abide by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. (Sky Sports)
Olise in demand: Chelsea have made Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise one of their top targets. They’ll have to contend with Manchester United, who also want to sign the £60-million-rated Frenchman. (Evening Standard)
Solanke’s special clause: Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke, coming off a 19-goal season in the Premier League, has a £65-million release clause in his contract. Only certain clubs can activate it. (The Athletic)
DCL contract talks halted: Everton could lose striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer in 2025 after talks between the two sides over a contract extension hit a roadblock. (Football Insider)
June 6
Sterling not considering Turkey: Despite rumblings to the contrary, Raheem Sterling’s camp has denied that any contact with Turkish side Fenerbahce has taken place. (Fabrizio Romano)
… Martial, on the other hand: Galatasaray are keen on signing Anthony Martial, but the French forward will need to lower his wage demands to make the move happen after leaving Manchester United. (ESPN)
Man United join the party: Manchester United and Liverpool have both entered the race to sign Lille defender Leny Yoro. Real Madrid remain in pole position to land the highly-rated 18-year-old. (Marca)
Milan make their move: AC Milan have informed Bologna of their intention to activate Joshua Zirkzee’s €40-million release clause. Talks are ongoing between the Rossoneri and Dutchman over personal terms. (Fabrizio Romano)
Abraham heading home: Roma’s Tammy Abraham will be made available this summer should an offer of around £40 million arrive. Both Tottenham and West Ham are interested in bringing the striker back to England. (TEAMtalk)
Ancelotti makes sales pitch: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has met with veteran defender Nacho and asked him to remain at the club. The Spaniard seemed likely to leave but could reverse his decision. (Marca)
June 5
Atleti’s dream signing: Though it would be exceedingly difficult to pull off, Atletico Madrid’s goal this summer is to bring Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez to the Spanish capital. (Marca)
Man United’s backup plan: If Manchester United can’t land Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton, they’ll turn their attention to Juventus’ Gleison Bremer and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo to bolster their defense. (Football Insider)
Sesko rebuffs Saudi bid: In-demand RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who’s being followed by Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, rejected a €30-million salary offer from an unnamed Saudi club. (Fabrizio Romano)
Barca keeping the Joaos: Barcelona have informed Jorge Mendes of their intention to retain Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo, both of whom spent the past season at the club on loan from Atletico and Man City, respectively. (Fabrizio Romano)
Dybala open to Premier League: After more than a decade in Italy, Roma forward Paulo Dybala could leave Serie A this summer. The Argentine, 30, is open to the possibility of joining a Premier League side. (Sky Sports)
Adarabioyo deal imminent: Having officially left Fulham, Tosin Adarabioyo has undergone a medical before completing his move to Chelsea. It’s going to be another busy summer at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mail)
Milan enter the fray: AC Milan have requested information from Chelsea about the possibility of adding Romelu Lukaku on loan. Napoli also retain interest in the Belgian striker. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Dier among those leaving Spurs: Tottenham have confirmed that Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, and Japhet Tanganga will depart upon the expiration of their contracts this summer. (Tottenham Hotspur)
June 4
Alisson could cash in: The Saudi Pro League will push to bring Alisson to the Middle East this summer. Talk of a move for the Liverpool goalkeeper comes on the heels of links with fellow Brazilian netminder Ederson. (TEAMtalk)
Neymar not moving yet: Despite dreams of “one day” returning to Santos, Neymar says rumors of a move this summer are wide of the mark. He plans to play for Al-Hilal next season once recovered from his knee injury. (O Globo)
Arsenal’s Osimhen idea: Arsenal could land Victor Osimhen, one of the summer’s most coveted stars, with an offer that would see Napoli receive Emile Smith Rowe, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and cash. (Corriere dello Sport)
Joselu staying put: Despite the official arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid are still planning to keep Joselu for next season by exercising their option to make the veteran striker’s loan from Espanyol permanent. (The Athletic)
Juve get new shot-stopper: Juventus completed a deal to sign Michele Di Gregorio from Monza for €20 million. The Italian netminder was named the top goalkeeper in Serie A for the 2023-24 season. (Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham and Leverkusen battle again: The German champions beat the Irons in the Europa League quarterfinals but fear losing their newest scuffle: West Ham have joined the race for Girona’s Aleix Garcia. (The Guardian)
Open race for Maatsen: Despite his loan spell, Borussia Dortmund don’t have the first option to make Ian Maatsen’s move permanent. The £35-million release clause in his Chelsea deal can be activated by any club. (Daily Mail)
Hey Jude Jobe: Sunderland want to retain teen midfielder Jobe Bellingham this summer despite interest from several Premier League clubs. Tottenham, Brentford, and Crystal Palace are among those circling. (The Guardian)
Resurgent Barkley’s next move: Aston Villa are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Ross Barkley from Luton Town. The attacking midfielder, 30, will cost around £5 million. (TalkSPORT)
June 3
Bayern approach Fernandes: Bayern Munich, looking to bolster Vincent Kompany’s squad, reached out to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ agent over a possible summer move. (O Jogo)
Osimhen plots his future: Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, once again one of the hottest names of the summer window, hopes that a suitable offer will arrive from either Arsenal or a Saudi Pro League side. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Agent CR7: Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken to a pair of former teammates – Real Madrid’s Nacho and Manchester United’s Casemiro – in a bid to convince them to link up with him at Al-Nassr this summer. (Marca)
Sancho’s return plan: Jadon Sancho would like to return to Manchester United this summer following his successful loan spell at Dortmund, but only if manager Erik ten Hag departs. (Mirror)
Juve’s top target: Juventus, set to hire Thiago Motta as their new coach, want to bolster the incoming manager’s midfield. Atalanta’s Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners, 26, is their primary target. (Fabrizio Romano)
Conte back in Italy: Antonio Conte will be confirmed as Napoli’s new boss this week. He’s interested in bringing Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno aboard as his first signing. (Nicolo Schira)
Milan target new full-back: Emerson Royal of Tottenham and Tiago Santos of Lille are on AC Milan’s radar. The former, valued at roughly €20 million by Spurs, is keen on the move. (Fabrizio Romano)
Hammers making a splash: West Ham are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Brazilian forward Luis Guilherme. They’re prepared to pay around £25.5 million for the Palmeiras attacker. (The Times)
Reus close to MLS: After playing his final game for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, Marco Reus has been presented with a contract offer to join the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer. (Fabrizio Romano)
‘Chucky’ off to San Diego: MLS expansion club San Diego, which begins play in 2025, is set to sign Mexican winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and make him one of the highest-paid players in the league. (ESPN)
Depay has options: Memphis Depay said he’s now a free agent after his contract with Atletico Madrid expired, adding that several clubs are interested in his services, including former side PSV Eindhoven. (NOS)
June 2
PSG hope for Kvara discount: Paris Saint-Germain are hopeful Napoli will lower their €100-million valuation of winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. They want to pay closer to €60 million as they look to replace Kylian Mbappe. (L’Equipe)
Man City want to extend Haaland: Manchester City’s top priority this summer is to extend the contract of superstar striker Erling Haaland, whose current deal with the Premier League champions runs until 2027. (Mirror)
Arsenal eyeing Sesko: Arsenal would like to complete a deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as quickly as possible. The Slovenian forward’s €65-million release clause expires at the end of June. (Florian Plettenberg)
Fofana available this summer: Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club. The French international, of interest to Arsenal and Manchester United, could cost around €20 million. (Goal)
BVB already active: Hours after falling to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Borussia Dortmund are trying to improve their squad. They’re in talks with Stuttgart over striker Serhou Guirassy. (Fabrizio Romano)
What’s next for Felix?: Despite a difficult 2023-24 campaign in Catalonia, Joao Felix could remain with Barcelona. Hansi Flick is interested in potentially extending the Portuguese forward’s loan from Atletico Madrid. (Marca)
June 1
Modric staying in Madrid: Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric’s top priority was always to sign a new contract with the Spanish champions, and the Croatian is now on the verge of a new one-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Huge raise for Mainoo: Breakout midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, will sign a new contract with Manchester United, quadrupling his current salary. The teen phenom will put pen to paper after the Euros. (Daily Star)
Summerville on the radar: Leeds’ Crysencio Summerville is being followed by Chelsea and Liverpool. The Premier League clubs have heightened interest after monitoring him during the season. (Fabrizio Romano)
Toney back in the shop window: Will this summer be the one Ivan Toney finally gets a big move away from Brentford? Tottenham could be his destination, with Spurs mulling over a £40-million offer for the striker. (Football Insider)
Gala want Gundo: Galatasaray are keen on a deal for Ilkay Gundogan this summer. It remains to be seen if the veteran midfielder, 33, is a part of new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s plans. (90min)
Battle for Bruno: PSG, Manchester City, and Arsenal are all ready to engage in a bidding war to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who’s valued at £100 million by the Magpies. (Goal)
